UCLA secures commitment from top DL recruit

With three seniors set to graduate on UCLA's defensive line, the Bruins shored up their future depth with a key commitment on Saturday, landing four-star defensive lineman Ainuu Taua.

The 5-11, 270-pound Taua is UCLA's first 2014 commit on the defensive line and will join an already-talented young nucleus up front for the Bruins. Aside from losing Cassius Marsh at defensive end, UCLA returns underclassmen defensive ends in Ellis McCarthy and Eddie Vanderdoes, along with freshman nose tackle Kenny Clark.

Taua (Lompoc High), who will likely come to UCLA as a nose tackle, clearly saw a bright future in Westwood. He visited this past weekend and didn't wait very long to make his decision afterwards. News of his commitment was first reported by Edward Lewis of Bruin Sports Report.

"Best weekend so far," Taua wrote on his Instagram. "Wouldn't want to play or live anywhere else. #imhome #committed #oobruin #justwaitonit"

Taua is rated 115th overall and eighth among defensive linemen in the 2014 class, according to Rivals.com.

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